Typhoid vaccine

The typhoid vaccine is useful for anyone traveling in risk areas. Find out more about typhoid vaccine here!

Typhoid vaccine

The Typhoid vaccine is an effective way to prevent typhoid fever. In Germany, it is not absolutely necessary, but whoever travels to warm countries with poor hygiene conditions, should be vaccinated against typhoid fever. Read all about the application, forms and side effects of a typhoid vaccine here!

ICD codes for this disease: ICD codes are internationally valid medical diagnosis codes. They are found e.g. in doctor's letters or on incapacity certificates. A01A75Z27

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Typhoid vaccine

  • When does it make sense?

  • Typhoid vaccine - two forms

  • side effects

Typhoid vaccine: When does it make sense?

The typhoid vaccine is useful for anyone traveling to countries with poor sanitary conditions and a lack of clean drinking water. This applies, for example, for backpacking or adventure travel in many southern or Far Eastern countries. Because the recommendations for food hygiene are not always practicable, especially in practice. There is a particular risk in areas of Asia and North Africa, where typhoid fever is constantly occurring (endemic areas). But even in regions in which disasters or war typhus epidemics break out, there is a risk of infection.

Basically, the typhoid vaccine for children from the age of two is possible.

Typhoid vaccine - two forms

The typhoid vaccine is available as an oral oral vaccine and in syringe form. Both vaccinations are active vaccinations. The body forms after the typhoid vaccine so antibodies (antibodies) against the germs. If you later become infected with true typhoid bacteria, they will be intercepted by these antibodies. This prevents an outbreak of typhus.

The Typhoid oral vaccine is a so-called live vaccine. It consists of live but attenuated typhoid bacteria, which can no longer cause the disease. The oral typhoid vaccine is taken three times as an enteric-coated capsule two days apart. The capsules must be kept cool until they are used. The typhoid vaccine is swallowed on an empty stomach one hour before a meal. The vaccine protection starts about ten days after the last dose.

The typhoid vaccine is well-tolerated and provides protection to around 60 percent of vaccinated people for at least a year. That is, six in ten vaccinated individuals are effectively protected from typhoid fever. A revitalization of typhoid vaccine is recommended at one year risk.

The Vaccination in syringe form contains a dead vaccine, namely components from the cell wall of typhoid bacteria. They too can no longer trigger the disease. This typhoid vaccine is also well tolerated. He is injected only once, the vaccine protection begins about seven days later.

This typhoid vaccine protects around 60 percent of vaccinated adults and children (over two years) from typhoid fever for up to three years.

Typhoid vaccine - swallow or inject?

Whether the typhoid vaccine or the vaccine is used depends on various factors. For example, the swallowing vaccine is less effective if there are gastrointestinal infections at the same time or the patient has to take antibiotics (including those for the prevention of malaria). It is not suitable for immunocompromised persons. In addition, several single doses are needed on different days in the oral vaccine. There is a risk of revenue errors, which may affect the vaccine protection. Since the active substance of the swallowed typhoid vaccine is very sensitive to temperature, it is not suitable for traveling while traveling.

Time intervals for other vaccinations generally do not have to be met for typhoid vaccination. If necessary, the vaccine can be combined with the hepatitis A vaccine. There is now also a combination vaccine (for adolescents over 16 and adults).

Thyroid vaccine: costs

The treatment of typhoid fever can be expensive. Therefore, some health insurance companies prefer to reimburse costs for the typhoid vaccine before a stay abroad. It is best to ask your health insurance company if they will pay the vaccination costs.

Typhoid vaccine: side effects

When swallowing gastrointestinal complaints are possible. These include, for example, nausea, diarrhea or abdominal pain.

Injections of the typhoid vaccine occasionally produce mild reactions at the injection site. In addition, slight general reactions such as fatigue, muscle pain or temperature increase are possible.
Typhoid vaccine

FAQ - 💬

❓ When did typhoid vaccine start?

👉 The British pathologist Almroth Wright generally is credited with the initiation of typhoid vaccination in 1896.

❓ Is typhoid vaccine available?

👉 There are two vaccines available to prevent typhoid fever: Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral Ty21a – Also known as 'typhoid pills', the vaccine is made from attenuated live bacteria. The vaccine provides up to five years' protection and is approved for use in individuals over six-years-old.

❓ Is typhoid vaccine lifetime?

👉 Protection against hepatitis A lasts 1 year and protection against typhoid lasts 3 years. The vaccines work by stimulating your body to create antibodies (infection-fighting proteins) that prevent you getting ill if you become infected with the typhoid bacteria.

❓ Is typhoid vaccine compulsory?

👉 The typhoid vaccine schedule in India is included in the list of mandatory vaccinations to be administered right after the birth of a baby: Number of Doses – The first dose of the TCV is given at the age of 9-12 months. Recommended Ages – Ideally, the typhoid shot is recommended for children older than 2 years of age.

❓ Is typhoid vaccine free?

👉 Free travel vaccinations The following travel vaccinations are usually available free on the NHS: diphtheria, polio and tetanus (combined booster) typhoid. hepatitis A (including when combined with typhoid or hepatitis B)

❓ How typhoid is caused?

👉 If you consume a food or drink contaminated with Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi, the bacteria can multiply and spread into the bloodstream, causing typhoid fever or paratyphoid fever.

❓ How is typhoid caused?

👉 If you consume a food or drink contaminated with Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi, the bacteria can multiply and spread into the bloodstream, causing typhoid fever or paratyphoid fever.

❓ What is the price of typhoid vaccine?

👉 How Much is the Cost of Typhoid Vaccine in India? The typhoid vaccine cost in India ranges between ₹1,500 - ₹2,000 per dose. You shall find a couple of options in terms of typhoid vaccine prices in the market within the mentioned range.

❓ How can we confirm typhoid?

👉 A diagnosis of typhoid fever can usually be confirmed by analysing samples of blood, poo, or pee. These will be examined under a microscope for the Salmonella typhi bacteria that cause the condition. The bacteria aren't always detected the first time, so you may need to have a series of tests.

❓ What foods cause typhoid fever?

👉 eating seafood from a water source contaminated by infected poo or pee. eating raw vegetables that have been fertilised with human waste. contaminated milk products.

❓ How do you detect typhoid?

👉 A diagnosis of typhoid fever can usually be confirmed by analysing samples of blood, poo, or pee. These will be examined under a microscope for the Salmonella typhi bacteria that cause the condition. The bacteria aren't always detected the first time, so you may need to have a series of tests.


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